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BBQ Tofu

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  • Author: She Likes Food
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 3-4 1x
  • Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

This Vegan BBQ Tofu is easy enough for a weeknight dinner, but also special enough for the holidays. If you’re looking for a main dish to serve at a meat free Thanksgiving this year, you’ve got to give this recipe a try. The homemade BBQ sauce is packed with so much flavor and the tofu is quick to prepare. Enjoy with mashed potatoes and your favorite veggies for a hearty plant based dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (16 oz) package super firm tofu
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons tamari, or soy sauce
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped

BBQ Sauce:

  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon tamari
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder

Instructions

  1. Pat tofu dry and press, if needed, and then slice into about 6 equal pieces.  You can cut the tofu anyway you like for this recipe, I just prefer it in big slices when serving it as a main dish at the holiday table.
  2. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add in 2 teaspoons olive oil.  Place the tofu slices down, in a single layer, and pour over the tamari.  Let tofu cook until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side.  Remove tofu from the pan and set aside.
  3. Add in a little extra olive oil, if needed, and then add in the diced onion, along with a small pinch of salt.  Cook onion until softened and starting to brown, 2-3 minutes.  Add in the minced garlic and cook another 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add the cooked onion and garlic to a blender.  Next, add in all of the bbq sauce ingredients and blend until you have a smooth sauce, about 30 seconds.  Pour the sauce into the pan and place over medium heat.  Let sauce come to a low simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes before adding the cooked tofu slices back in.
  5. Cover the tofu with the bbq sauce and cook until tofu is heated through.  Bbq tofu can be enjoyed right away, or stored in the refrigerator until ready to eat.  Re-heat tofu in the microwave or in a pan on the stovetop.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://www.shelikesfood.com/bbq-tofu/